Enrollment for 2026-2027 school year​

We are excited that you are applying to Fayetteville Creative School.  FCS provides programs for 3 and 4-year-olds, and kindergarten-aged children. 

​All children must be completely potty-trained before the start of the school year. 
 
Fayetteville Creative School follows the birthday guidelines of AR Public Schools, but may have some flexibility when enrolling children with early fall (by October) birthdays.  
  • 3-year-old program - children who turn 3 on or before Aug. 1 
  • 4-year-old program - children who turn 4 on or before Aug. 1
  • Kindergarten - children who turn 5 on or before Aug. 1

​A 2026-2027 school calendar will be provided later in the enrollment process.  For your planning purposes, Fayetteville Creative School will start the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, with the last day of school planned as May 20, 2027.  ​​​

Enrollment Process
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opens Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 

​In order to keep the registration process fair for all families, enrollment submissions will only be accepted during your eligible enrollment window.  All submissions are time-stamped:
  • 7:00 a.m. - Current families
  • 8:00 a.m. - Alumni/Former families
  • 8:30 a.m. - New families to Creative School

To enroll, please carefully read the information below.  The link to the Enrollment Form is at the bottom of this page.   
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Upon successful submission of your Enrollment Form, you will see a screen that says “Thank you.  Your information has been submitted.”    You will receive a follow-up email notifying you of your enrollment status within 3 business days.   

Fees
Tuition per month for the 2026-2027 school year is as follows​:
Tuesday/Thursday classes
$270.00
Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes
$375.00
Monday - Friday classes
$595.00
Kindergarten class
You may be eligible for funding through the Arkansas Educational Freedom Act.  Your child must be at least 5 years old by August 1, 2026 to apply for EFA participation in the 2026-27 school year.  
​2026-2027 EFA applications are scheduled to open in early Spring 2026. 
$685.00
After-School Care fees:
Preschool 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$10.00/day
Preschool 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$15.00/day
Kindergarten 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$10.00/day
Preschool Supply Fees:
  • Tuesday/Thursday  - $100/year ($60 in September; $40 in January)
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday  -  $130/year ($80 in September; $50 in January)
  • Monday - Friday  -  $160/year ($100 in September; $60 in January)​

Kindergarten Fees: You may be eligible for funding through the Arkansas Educational Freedom Act. 
  • Fall Supply Fee - $200
  • Curriculum & Testing Fee - $100
  • Spring Supply Fee - $150
  • ​Technology Fee - $125

School Day
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for all Preschool classes
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for the Kindergarten class
*  After-School care is available daily as needed until 1:00 p.m. (preschool), or
​    2:30 p.m. (preschool and kindergarten).  After-School fees apply only as used.  

Special Needs
Fayetteville Creative School will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate children with special medical, health, or developmental needs so that they may fully participate in our program.  If you feel that you child may require special accommodations or instruction, please contact the school Director prior to enrollment to determine if Fayetteville Creative School has the resources to provide the best educational opportunity for your child.

Anti-Discrimination
Fayetteville Creative School does not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.